Valico Serra Sant'Antonio from Capistrello

The Simbruina rises 18.7km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 962m to 1,604m. Averaging 5.1%, the road kicks to 10.2% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. 14 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,604m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Abruzzo, Italy.